Pier Column
This section defines the circular pier column geometry and properties.
Step 1: Navigate to Pier Column
Navigate to Pier > Pier Column in the tree view.
Step 2: Assign Pier Caps
Click the three-dot icon on the Cap cell and set the pier caps according to the project, then enter the column names.
Step 3: Define Column1 Section Data
Click the three-dot icon on the Section Data cell and select Edit.
Enter the following parameters for Column1:
Section Length (Starts from Top) [ft]
Step 4: Define Remaining Column Sections
Repeat the previous steps for Column2 and Column3:
Column2:
Section Length [ft]: 35.25
Column3:
Section Length [ft]: 30.58
Enter the Transverse Offset [ft] and Bottom Elevation [ft] data as shown in the figure.
Navigate to the FEM tab to review or adjust finite element model settings.
Quick Tip: Transverse Offset Direction
Offset values use PGL (Project Geometry Line) as the reference point.
The completed pier columns are shown below.
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